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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 738.71, 1,107.71 and 348.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 738.71, 1,107.71 and 348.39 is: 522.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    738.71 : 1,107.71 = 348.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    738.71/1,107.71 = 348.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    738.71x = 1,107.71 × 348.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    738.71x = 385,915.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 385,915.09/738.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 522.42

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